Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980sFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryGlen MorayFamous Grouse
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age16 yr12 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 16 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Black Watch - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaSherried

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